How to Pronounce Medicine

To pronounce "medicine", say MED-ic-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɛdəsən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɛdəsən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/mˈɛdsən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “medicine”

"medicine" has 4 syllables: med-ic-in-e. It rhymes with edison and telemedicine, if that helps it stick.

What does medicine mean?

noun

  1. A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.
  2. A treatment or cure.

verb

  1. To treat with medicine.

Synonyms

drugelixirpharmaceuticalprescriptioncourseprogramregimen

Words that rhyme with medicine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

edisontelemedicinebredesongenemedicinemontedison

Related words

medicationmedicatemedicamentmusicprescriptionpharmaceuticaldrugdrugmaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "medicine"?▾

"Medicine" has 4 syllables: med · ic · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "medicine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "medicine" is /ˈmɛdəsən/.

What does "medicine" mean?▾

Medicine: A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

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